Answer:
Gain of $2,780
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what The company will record If it is sold for $32,000 exactly two years after it is purchased
First step is to calculate the Annual depreciation expense using this formula
Annual depreciation expense = (Cost − Residual value) × (1 ÷ Useful life)
Let plug in the formula
Annual depreciation expense = ($44,700 − $6,000) × (1 ÷ 5)
Annual depreciation expense =$38,700× (1 ÷ 5)
Annual depreciation expense =$ 7,740
Second step is to calculate the Accumulated depreciation using this formula
Accumulated depreciation = Year 1 depreciation expense + Year 2 depreciation expense
Let plug in the formula
Accumulated depreciation = $7,740 +$7,740
Accumulated depreciation = $15,480
Now let calculate the Gain (loss) on disposal
Using this formula
Gain (loss) on disposal = Proceeds from sale − (Cost − Accumulated Depreciation at time of sale)
Let plug in the formula
Gain (loss) on disposal = $32,000 − ($44,700 − $15,480)
Gain (loss) on disposal =$32,000-$29,220
Gain (loss) on disposal=$2,780
Therefore If it is sold for $32,000 exactly two years after it is purchased, the company will record a GAIN of $2,780
